BR 1106 Mk 1 'Booth Car' (on underframe of RK 80020) built 1962

BR 1106 Mk 1 'Booth Car' (on underframe of RK 80020) built 1962

BR 1106 Mk 1 'Booth Car' (on underframe of RK 80020) built 1962
BR 1106 Mk 1 'Booth Car' (on underframe of RK 80020) built 1962

 

Present Location Mid Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For BR
Built by Chas Roberts
Diagram number 32 / AG404
Lot number 30783
Type RK
First Number 1106
Later Numbers E1106; 80020 (the underframe)
Present Number W1106
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes The solitary Booth Car, built on underframe of Mk 1 RK 80020 in 1968. P 80. Static catering: interior as was (passenger corridor one side: central booths: serving corridor the other). Some changes to kitchen. On Gwili Railway until to Mid Norfolk 10/09. Full restoration planned. Not seen 09/12 - understood to be off site for restoration. Has been in Goods Shed opposite the entrance to Dereham Station for last 2 years and is not in a good state. 04/20: restoration progressing slowly: one end had been fully restored externally and the other is in progress; green tables still in and bell system still works.
Owner Mid Norfolk Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 12/09/2001
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 27/04/2020


 

 










 



 

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